On A Roll: Level Up Your RPG is a book of theories, wisdom, tips and advice for players and game runners of all experience levels. Designed to help break through the egos that so often keep gamers from learning from one another's experiences, On A Roll strives to help make everyone's game better and more fun while acknowledging that no one knows your game better than you. Featuring a foreword by gamer and author of ""The Dresden Files,"" Jim Butcher, On A Roll is an exploration of everything learned in the author's 25 years of gaming. Covering everything from gamer etiquette, character development and problem players to plot creation and community building, On A Roll is everything you need to help you have more fun playing or running your tabletop, LARP or MUSH game.

An innovative guide to living gamefully, based on the program that has already helped nearly half a million people achieve remarkable personal growth In 2009, internationally renowned game designer Jane McGonigal suffered a severe concussion. Unable to think clearly or work or even get out of bed, she became anxious and depressed, even suicidal. But rather than let herself sink further, she decided to get better by doing what she does best: she turned her recovery process into a resilience-building game. What started as a simple motivational exercise quickly became a set of rules for “post-traumatic growth” that she shared on her blog. These rules led to a digital game and a major research study with the National Institutes of Health. Today nearly half a million people have played SuperBetter to get stronger, happier, and healthier. But the life-changing ideas behind SuperBetter are much bigger than just one game. In this book, McGonigal reveals a decade’s worth of scientific research into the ways all games—including videogames, sports, and puzzles—change how we respond to stress, challenge, and pain. She explains how we can cultivate new powers of recovery and resilience in everyday life simply by adopting a more “gameful” mind-set. Being gameful means bringing the same psychological strengths we naturally display when we play games—such as optimism, creativity, courage, and determination—to real-world goals. Drawing on hundreds of studies, McGonigal shows that getting superbetter is as simple as tapping into the three core psychological strengths that games help you build: • Your ability to control your attention, and therefore your thoughts and feelings • Your power to turn anyone into a potential ally, and to strengthen your existing relationships • Your natural capacity to motivate yourself and super-charge your heroic qualities, like willpower, compassion, and determination SuperBetter contains nearly 100 playful challenges anyone can undertake in order to build these gameful strengths. It includes stories and data from people who have used the SuperBetter method to get stronger in the face of illness, injury, and other major setbacks, as well as to achieve goals like losing weight, running a marathon, and finding a new job. As inspiring as it is down to earth, and grounded in rigorous research, SuperBetter is a proven game plan for a better life. You’ll never say that something is “just a game” again.

What would our world be like if magic and monsters truly existed? What is the gods once roamed the world and shaped it to their vision? Will you go quietly into that dark night, or will you fight the oncoming storm? What will you do when adventure comes calling? Modern is the foremost in Urban Fantasy gaming. Learn forbidden secrets. Build unique characters. Cast world-shaking spells. Confront the evils of our world. The Modern RPG system is designed to allow you to play in a realistic world where magic and monsters have always existed. It allows you to explore you own world through the lens of magic and mystery. With this book, you can explore any adventure you can imagine. Explore your world through the eyes of the City Elves, the industrious Dwarves or clever Gnomes. Become a Fighter who battles for a cause. Take up the spiritual mantle of the Shaman and strike deals with spirits older than mankind. Become the hero this world needs. Modern RPG includes.. Unique Character Creation that gives you the power. A Familiar Pathfinder system with some unique twists. Skills, Feats and Spells to power your adventures. A sample story to get you started in the Modern World. Everything you need to play!

Dragon Emblem RPG is a table-top game designed with inspiration from games such as DCC, Metamorphosis Alpha, World of Warcraft, and others. There are several classes and races each with unique abilities and traits to help create balanced groups. The game includes a background story and a 16-adventure campaign that the players can delve into. New weapons, armor, relics, treasures, and gruesome creatures await the brave adventurers. All book purchases through Lulu grant me revenue, and other locations grant me none. As a result, if purchasing through Lulu, it is considered a donation to me, my family, and future projects I may endeavor on. Likewise, a portion of the revenue will be used to compensate those who have assisted me with the production of this game, which includes anyone that gave me ideas or advice, to those that assisted with playtesting.

Improve your RPG campaign with this comprehensive and interactive guide to making the most out of your gaming experience. Whatever RPG game you play, from D&D to Call of Cthulu to licensed games like Star Wars, every detail is important. From setting the scene to choosing the right music or even adjusting the lighting to create the right atmosphere, every choice helps maximize your gaming experience. The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide provides practical advice for everything from pre-game preparations and in-game improvisation to working out a plan of attack with your teammates to learning how to lean into the setting of your game. Including instructions, prompts, and activities, it offers everything you need for successful, fun role-playing with your friends every time you play. Create hours of narrative and make the most out of your storytelling skills by setting the perfect scene for your adventure. Whether you need advice on your character or working better with your gaming group, James D’Amato includes everything you’ll need to take your game to the next level.